Obituaries

Peter A. Boelens, M.D., age 83, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017, in Kalamazoo. Born to Peter and Charlotte (Doezema) Boelens in Lansing, Illinois, Peter began his career as a medical missionary in South Korea and continued his work in Mississippi, developing the Cary Christian Center in Cary, Mississippi, as well as …

Carol Lee Roe, age 82, of Centreville, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at her home. She was born in Three Rivers on April 30, 1935 the daughter of Riley Dee and Bertha (Vanett) Dentler and was a lifetime resident of St. Joseph County. Carol was a homemaker who also worked at Nagel & Sons Glad Farm. She was married to …

Mr. Duane E. Quake, 82, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at Heartland Health Care Center on June 3rd, 2017. He was born on November 20th of 1934 the son of the late Claude and Mary (Cole) Quake in Three Rivers. Duane is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Mary as well as his siblings Ray, William, and …

George T. Enboden Sr., age 70,of Constantine, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are in care of Farrand Funeral Home of White Pigeon.

John Paul Jones, age 59, of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at his home. He was born July 31, 1957, in Three Rivers, a son of the late George Alfred and Alice Luella (Fox) Jones. John resided most of his life in the Sturgis area and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1975. …

Alma W. Bontrager, age 71, of Centreville, passed away Monday morning, June 5, 2017, at her home. She was born May 5, 1946, in Albion, a daughter of William J. and Lydia Mae (Yoder) Bontrager. Alma resided in Centreville since 1959, coming from Green Ridge, Mo. She is survived by a son, Paul (Mary) Bontrager of Centreville; her mother, Lydia …

William “Bill” Martin Steinbach, age 74, of Three Rivers passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1942 the son of William Henry and Gertude (Miller) Steinbach. Bill served his country in the U.S Army until his honorable discharge in 1968. He then owned and operated Floating Bridge …

Jeannine Ann Mohney, age 81, of Three Rivers passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center. She was born in Whiting, IN on September 25, 1935 the daughter of Howard and Letha (Parrish) Ruple. In her younger years she loved to skate and dance. She loved to skate at the former Pap’s Open Air Rink in Three …

Marna Leah Prine, age, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 2, 2017. Marna’s life began on September 8, 1937, the daughter of the late John L. and Gladys L. (Markle) Kemmerling formerly of Three Rivers. Marna was a graduate of Three Rivers High School class of 1955. She furthered her education and earned a Bachelor’s Degree …

Larry John Simon, born to John and Beth (Stanard) Simon on August 28, 1941, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2016, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 32 years, Bonnie; children Becky Acar, Melissa (Joel) VanKlompenberg, Brad (Xuemei) Simon, Tim (Cindy) Proctor, Darci (Pete) Cleveland, Cindy Martin, brother Barney …